Anime Las Vegas Visitors — Stay at Courtyard Convention Center for Nightlife

About Anime Las Vegas. Las Vegas's premier anime convention featuring 60+ celebrity voice actors and industry guests, exclusive reunion panels, and immersive fan programming at the Expo at World Market Center. Now in its fourth year, the event draws anime enthusiasts from across the western United States for autograph sessions, screenings, cosplay competitions, and Q&A panels. The convention draws around 8,000 attendees to The Expo at World Market Center each March, concentrated in the anime and pop culture sector. Las Vegas venue operators recognize Anime Las Vegas as one of the busier convention weeks of the year: guest lists fill 24 to 48 hours before target nights, and cover charges at walk-up are higher than on a standard weekend.

Courtyard Convention Center for Anime Las Vegas attendees. Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Convention Center is a select-service hotel with no resort fee located directly adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center — a rarity in a city defined by mandatory destination fees. The 149-room property delivers clean rooms, a seasonal outdoor pool, and on-site dining, making it the most cost-transparent pick for convention visitors. Rideshares to Zouk at Resorts World or any Strip nightclub take under 10 minutes from the Paradise Road address. Courtyard Convention Center sits 0.1 mi to LVCC from The Expo at World Market Center — close enough to walk on mild evenings and easy rideshare distance otherwise. As a mid-range-tier option, Courtyard Convention Center attracts mid-level attendees and regional buyers attending Anime Las Vegas. The No resort fee resort fee covers amenities including pool access, fitness facilities, and Wi-Fi.

Nearby nightclub access from Courtyard Convention Center. Courtyard Convention Center does not have a major nightclub on property, but its Strip location puts Zouk Nightclub (1.2 mi) within reach. The nearest options: Zouk Nightclub (1.2 mi), LIV Nightclub (1.8 mi). For Anime Las Vegas groups, this still means one direct rideshare from the hotel without navigating the Strip on foot after a full day on the show floor. Guest list via NoCoverVegas is free at all of these venues — submit before the convention starts.

Pool parties during Anime Las Vegas. Anime Las Vegas in March means the full Las Vegas pool party circuit is running. Encore Beach Club, OMNIA Dayclub, Marquee Dayclub, and TAO Beach operate Friday and Saturday from 11 AM. The typical Anime Las Vegas schedule closes the show floor by 5 or 6 PM — making a post-convention Friday afternoon pool session logistically feasible. Courtyard Convention Center's own Seasonal outdoor pool provides a lower-key option for groups that prefer to stay on property. The closest dayclubs from Courtyard Convention Center: OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar. Guest list access keeps the cover charge off at all of them.

Strip clubs during Anime Las Vegas from Courtyard Convention Center. Las Vegas strip clubs are the most convention-compatible late-night option because every major club — Sapphire, Hustler Club, Spearmint Rhino, and Peppermint Hippo — sends complimentary transportation directly to Courtyard Convention Center. No rideshare required, no cover charge, and a host at the door expecting your group by name. For Anime Las Vegas groups with mixed preferences, Sapphire's 71,000-square-foot facility operates more like a nightclub — multiple bars, performance stages, and VIP sections that accommodate groups where not everyone is a strip club regular. The free limo from Courtyard Convention Center is available every night of Anime Las Vegas week. Text (725) 999-9293 to confirm pickup.

Who attends Anime Las Vegas. Anime Las Vegas draws industry professionals and conference attendees, giving it a distinct after-hours dynamic compared to other Las Vegas conventions. The show focuses on specialized exhibitions, education sessions, and networking events. Convention attendees in Las Vegas split between nightclubs, casino entertainment, and strip clubs. Guest lists fill fastest on the penultimate evening of the show — when deals are finalized and the full group is still in town. Courtyard Convention Center's casino floor provides a natural decompression point between the convention center and the nightclub — the transition from badge lanyard to casino floor to nightclub is a convention-week ritual that becomes routine by day two. From Courtyard Convention Center, the Strip nightlife circuit is within walking distance — no rideshare required for most venues after the show floor closes. Lock in your guest list before Wednesday or Thursday — that is the night Anime Las Vegas demand peaks.